The chart below shows how Z performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, Z sees a +7.30% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +13.77% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.00%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Exceeds Outlook: Revenue increased by 17% year-over-year to $581 million in Q3 2024, exceeding revenue outlook.
Residential Revenue Increase: Residential revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $405 million, outperforming the broader residential real estate industry.
Rental Revenue Increase: Rental revenue reached $123 million in Q3, up 24% year-over-year, driven by growth in the multifamily property count.
Mortgage Revenue Surge: Mortgage revenue accelerated to $39 million, reflecting a 63% year-over-year growth, with purchase loan origination volume up 80%.
Cash and Investments Decline: The company ended Q3 with $2.2 billion in cash and investments, down from $2.6 billion primarily due to the maturity and settlement of convertible debt.
Negative
Net Loss Analysis: Q3 net loss was $20 million, representing 3% of total revenue.
EBITDA Margin Pressure: Q3 EBITDA was $127 million, resulting in a 22% EBITDA margin, indicating pressure on profitability.
Cash and Investments Decline: Total cash and investments decreased from $2.6 billion at the end of Q2 to $2.2 billion at the end of Q3, primarily due to cash payments of $610 million.
Residential Revenue Growth: Q3 residential revenue grew 12% year over year to $405 million, underperforming the overall housing market growth of 2%.
Loan Origination Volume Growth: Q3 purchase loan origination volume growth accelerated to 63% year over year, but this was down from 42% growth in Q2.
Zillow Group, Inc. (Z) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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